Tuesday, March 4, 2014

THE ALMOST PRINCE CHARMING / IL PRINCIPE QUASI AZZURRO

Trapani is not exactly a vibrant and bustling town, but during Carnival it livens up. There are costume parties everywhere...Church groups, parish recreation centers, trattorie, hotels, parks and piazzas. Here are some pictures of a typical Festa di Carnevale. It took place yesterday at the Giardino Eden, the most popular banquet hall in town.

First, though, I would like to introduce our Sicilian Prince "Almost" Charming:) Carmelo is a children's party animator for the Don Bosco Salesian recreation center. The caption on his costume reads PRINCIPE QUASI AZZURRO ( Prince "Almost" Charming). I thought it was so funny. It's nice to see a guy with a sense of humor, and who doesn't mind making fun of himself.

The famous CHIACCHIERE (the word can also mean "gossip"...the favorite Sicilian pastime:)